Guardian Angels By The Lake is a welcoming senior living community that sits off the scenic shores of Lake Orono, offering a picturesque environment with beautiful lake views. The atmosphere within the community is designed to evoke the comforts and simplicity of country living, featuring a cozy, relaxed décor and an abundance of natural light. Residents benefit from a thoughtfully planned campus that makes daily life both engaging and comfortable. Among the many amenities are a chef-prepared menu served in a restaurant-style dining area, a community café, and a sunny dining room. Social spaces such as libraries, multiple gathering areas, and a fireplace-lit sitting area provide comfortable spots for residents to play games, watch movies, or work on puzzles together. Outdoor amenities include a well-maintained putting green, walking paths, and garden areas, giving residents enjoyable options for recreation and relaxation in all seasons.
The community offers a total of 90 units, divided into 60 assisted living apartments and 30 memory care suites. The memory care area is thoughtfully structured to create a community-within-a-community, blending the privacy of individual, furnished suites with the social benefits of large, airy communal spaces. Whether living in assisted living or memory care, residents have access to a wide range of recreational, educational, social, and spiritual activities, ensuring that personal interests and overall wellbeing are continually supported. The staff is engaged in fostering a lively, inclusive environment, organizing programs designed to stimulate residents' minds and nurture friendships.
Apartment layouts at Guardian Angels By The Lake are diverse and adaptable to different needs and preferences. Studio apartments, such as Bailey Manor, Houlton Suite, and Nickerson Place, offer efficient and comfortable living spaces ranging from 324 to 456 square feet, each featuring private bathrooms with walk-in showers, cleverly designed kitchenettes, and ample closet space. One-bedroom options are varied as well, including Skipping Stone, The Water’s Edge, Fireside Bay 1, Harbor Retreat, and The Haven Estate, offering between 440 and 520 square feet and providing additional privacy and space, perfect for residents who desire a separate bedroom, larger living area, walk-in closets, and modern bathrooms.
For those seeking more space, the community’s two-bedroom apartments, including The Waterfall Cottage and Sherburne Estate, feature up to 745 square feet. These apartments provide additional bedrooms, spacious living areas, and features such as side-by-side washer/dryer combinations and multiple closets. Kitchens in all apartments are equipped with essentials, such as refrigerators, microwaves, and sinks, and open to the living spaces for a roomy, accessible feel.
Guardian Angels By The Lake is also distinguished by its purposeful activity programming. Residents can participate in a variety of ongoing events, including educational seminars, recreational outings, spiritual gatherings, and social events. The community’s Dementia Care Group offers regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month and is open to families, friends, and caregivers, forming an essential source of educational, emotional, and social support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Collectively, Guardian Angels By The Lake is a vibrant and supportive community where residents enjoy beautiful surroundings, extensive amenities, thoughtfully designed living spaces, and robust programming tailored to a wide range of interests and needs. With its strong sense of community and attention to quality of life, it is a place that truly feels like home.